Foreign Office issues Mexico flood warning

Reports of heavy flooding have prompted the Foreign Office to advise travellers to the region of Tabasco in Mexico to maintain close contact with their tour operators.

The region's capital Villahermosa has been hit by as much as 30cm of rain in the last 48 hours, according to data from the Foreign Office, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency.

A statement issued by the Foreign Office said: "Visitors to the affected areas should keep in close touch with their travel operators and should also follow the advice of the Mexican authorities, who are actively monitoring the situation,"

"Around, 300,000 British nationals visit Mexico each year, of which, at least 250,000 visit Cancun and Playa del Carmen. Most visits are trouble-free, but crime and kidnappings are on the increase. “

It added: "You should be particularly alert in tourist areas (especially on public transport and when dealing with real or purported policemen) and exercise caution when exchanging or withdrawing money."

Up to 400,000 residents in Villahermosa have been affected by the flooding.

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